EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044
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+0.38 (+1.21%)
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This EXLS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EXLS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EXLS was profitable.
- In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years EXLS has been profitable.
- EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EXLS's Return On Assets of 14.75% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Return On Equity of 27.50% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 89.77% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.72%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly above the industry average of 10.44%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (17.72%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (16.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.75% | ||
| ROE | 27.5% | ||
| ROIC | 17.72% |
ROA(3y)13.27%
ROA(5y)11.87%
ROE(3y)23.19%
ROE(5y)21%
ROIC(3y)16.61%
ROIC(5y)15.87%
1.3 Margins
- EXLS has a better Profit Margin (12.02%) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EXLS's Operating Margin of 15.03% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EXLS's Gross Margin of 38.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.02% | ||
| GM | 38.37% |
OM growth 3Y3.34%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y5.89%
PM growth 5Y5.18%
GM growth 3Y1.68%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
2. EXLS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for EXLS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.24 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.24, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 1.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 1.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- EXLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.01 is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that EXLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- EXLS has a Current Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.56, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EXLS's Quick ratio of 2.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. EXLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.47%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.60% on average per year.
- EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.56%.
- EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.47%
EPS 3Y17.44%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%12.71%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.9%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y12.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. EXLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.34, which indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
- EXLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say EXLS is valued slightly cheaper.
- EXLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.33.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 67.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, EXLS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXLS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 67.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EXLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EXLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
5. EXLS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EXLS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EXLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.86
+0.38 (+1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners100.13%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change18.39%
Market Cap4.98B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)251.02M
Analysts83.75
Price Target43.2 (35.59%)
Short Float %6.79%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.35%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.77%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.03%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.43%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)5.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.05%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)-19.31%
PT rev (3m)-19.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.21 | ||
| P/B | 5.46 | ||
| P/tB | 10.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY5.98%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY7.04%
SpS13.35
BVpS5.84
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number16.0023 (-49.77%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.75% | ||
| ROE | 27.5% | ||
| ROCE | 22.77% | ||
| ROIC | 17.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.13% | ||
| OM | 15.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.02% | ||
| GM | 38.37% | ||
| FCFM | 14.28% |
ROA(3y)13.27%
ROA(5y)11.87%
ROE(3y)23.19%
ROE(5y)21%
ROIC(3y)16.61%
ROIC(5y)15.87%
ROICexc(3y)22.19%
ROICexc(5y)22.35%
ROICexgc(3y)43.71%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.34%
ROCE(5y)20.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.14%
OM growth 3Y3.34%
OM growth 5Y5.54%
PM growth 3Y5.89%
PM growth 5Y5.18%
GM growth 3Y1.68%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.24 |
F-Score8
WACC9.98%
ROIC/WACC1.78
Cap/Depr(3y)92.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.95%
Profit Quality(3y)105.56%
Profit Quality(5y)105.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.47%
EPS 3Y17.44%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
EPS Next Y14.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.56%
Revenue growth 3Y13.92%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%12.71%
Revenue Next Year10.9%
Revenue Next 2Y10.72%
Revenue Next 3Y12.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.72%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next Year23.4%
EBIT Next 3Y14.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y34.13%
FCF growth 3Y34.95%
FCF growth 5Y13.14%
OCF growth 1Y30.61%
OCF growth 3Y28.29%
OCF growth 5Y11.56%
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to EXLS.
What is the valuation status for EXLS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EXLS stock?
The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 9 / 10.